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Catalytic converter

US9999871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2014
Grant dateJun 19, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalytic converter includes a substrate (1) and a catalyst layer (3). The catalyst layer includes a bottom catalyst layer (4), a first top catalyst layer (6) and a second top catalyst layer (7). The second top catalyst layer is provided on a downstream side relative to the first top catalyst layer. The first top catalyst layer is made of a ceria-free zirconia composite oxide support and rhodium. The second top catalyst layer is made of a ceria-containing zirconia composite oxide support and rhodium. The first top catalyst layer has a length that is X % of the entire length of the substrate. The second top catalyst layer has a length that is 100−X % of the entire length of the substrate. A ratio of a density of rhodium in the first top catalyst layer to a density of rhodium in the second top catalyst layer is at least 1 and at most 3.

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